Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,060 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $87,740
Employed locally 11,250
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $57,060
    75th
    $71,110
    90th
    $87,740

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,740
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,550
    Odessa, TX $56,590
    Midland, TX $54,640
    Killeen-Temple, TX $54,620
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,360

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,500
    Data Scientists $100,420
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $99,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer User Support Specialists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Houston, TX is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.99 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Computer User Support Specialists salaries?

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 5.4% below the national median of $60,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer User Support Specialists in Houston?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.